Merchandise Planner

Workwear Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% brand discounts (Hard Yakka, KingG

Wesfarmers discount for related brands

Job summary

Workwear Group in Melbourne is seeking a skilled Merchandise Planner to drive inventory, assortment and sales performance across our iconic brands. You will partner with Product, Sales, Supply Chain and Finance to analyze data, forecast, and optimise range productivity, ensuring the right products are available at the right time while maximising profitability.

You'll work with dashboards to monitor trends, stock health and performance, delivering actionable recommendations for continuous

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in merchandise planning, allocation, assortment planning or inventory planning.
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience using Power BI or similar reporting and visualisation tools.
• Ability to analyse large data sets and translate findings into commercial recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across Product, Sales, Supply Chain and Finance teams.
• Experience within apparel, clothing, retail, fashion or product-driven environments highly regarded.
• High attention to detail and a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain merchandise planning reports, dashboards and KPI tracking across multiple brands.
• Analyse sales trends, category performance, inventory health and range productivity to identify opportunities and risks.
• Support forecasting, budgeting and inventory planning with commercial analysis and data-driven insights.
• Monitor stock levels, stock cover, excess inventory and service performance to improve availability and productivity.
• Partner with Product, Sales, Supply Chain and Finance teams to support planning and business initiatives.
• Analyse Key Volume Lines (KVLs), new product performance and promotional outcomes.
• Support seasonal planning, in-season trading reviews and inventory optimisation activities.
• Prepare reporting packs, performance commentary and recommendations for business reviews.
• Maintain data accuracy across planning systems and identify reporting and process improvement opportunities.
• Provide analytical support for assortment planning, range reviews and strategic product decisions.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Tools

Power BI

Job description

About Us

Workwear Group (WWG) is part of Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety a division of Wesfarmers, a top 20 ASX listed company with over 100,000 employees. Housed under the banner of Workwear Group, our three iconic brands - KingGee, Hard Yakka and NNT - have been in the business of delivering workwear since the late 1920's.

We are the trusted partner in workwear solutions, manufacturing over seven million units each year. What sets us apart is our continuous investment in innovation, market knowledge, pioneering ideas and sustainability practices.

We work as one team. We put our customers first and are passionate about what we do. Joining WWG is an opportunity to thrive in an inspiring, safe, and inclusive community.

About the Role

This role plays a key part in driving inventory, assortment, and sales performance across some of Australia's most recognised workwear brands. Partnering with stakeholders across key internal teams, you will use data-driven insights to influence commercial decisions, optimise inventory productivity, and support profitable growth.

Leveraging strong analytical and commercial acumen, you will identify opportunities, evaluate performance trends, and provide actionable recommendations that enhance business outcomes. You will contribute to range planning, inventory management, new product launches, and strategic initiatives, working collaboratively across the business to ensure the right products are available at the right time, while maximising sales, profitability, and customer outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

• Prepare and maintain merchandise planning reports, dashboards and KPI tracking across multiple brands.
• Analyse sales trends, category performance, inventory health and range productivity to identify opportunities and risks.
• Support forecasting, budgeting and inventory planning with commercial analysis and data-driven insights.
• Monitor stock levels, stock cover, excess inventory and service performance to improve availability and productivity.
• Partner with Product, Sales, Supply Chain and Finance teams to support planning and business initiatives.
• Analyse Key Volume Lines (KVLs), new product performance and promotional outcomes.
• Support seasonal planning, in-season trading reviews and inventory optimisation activities.
• Prepare reporting packs, performance commentary and recommendations for business reviews.
• Maintain data accuracy across planning systems and identify reporting and process improvement opportunities.
• Provide analytical support for assortment planning, range reviews and strategic product decisions.

Who we’re looking for

At our company, we value not only our great brands but also the people and teams that drive our success. In addition to technical skills, we seek team members who possess the following personable qualities:

• Strong work ethic and are committed to showing up for a team
• Openness to receive coaching and embrace self reflection and self growth
• Accountability for your actions, and emotions, and actively venture beyond your comfort zone
• Embrace innovation, take calculated risks, and inspire others to think outside the box
• Ability to build meaningful relationships, we prioritise our customers. Balancing commercial goals with customer satisfaction is key
• Ethical standards and demonstrating honesty and integrity in all interactions is fundamental to our team culture.

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years experience in merchandise planning, allocation, assortment planning or inventory planning.
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience using Power BI or similar reporting and visualisation tools.
• Ability to analyse large data sets and translate findings into commercial recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across Product, Sales, Supply Chain and Finance teams.
• Experience within apparel, clothing, retail, fashion or product-driven environments highly regarded.
• High attention to detail and a passion for continuous improvement.

What we offer

• The chance to join a great team of like-minded, hard-working people who are passionate about achieving our vision and the growth objectives of the company.
• Flexible working environment, allowing for work from home day/s each week.
• A competitive salary package and suite of benefits and perks, including a 50% discount on our brands Hard Yakka, KingGee and NNT and 5% Wesfarmers discount for Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and more.
• A tailored career and development plan, plus reward and recognition programs. Whatever your goals we’re here to support you on that journey.
• Our Wellbeing program, Thrive, with activities designed to support the Financial Wellness of our team, Celebrate Diversity, ensure we Get Physical and maintain Healthy Minds, including challenges, yoga, meditation and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• We Learn, a dedicated hub for all things learning and development.

We actively work on creating a safe and inclusive environment free of discrimination. At Workwear Group we aspire to build a culture where diversity is celebrated, where Team Members feel a sense of “I Belong” and are empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

You can follow us on LinkedIn or see our company careers page for more opportunities https://www.workweargroup.com.au/careers

Workwear Group is a recognised Veteran Employment Supporter we encourage you to advise us of any prior service through the recruitment process. We value the unique capabilities, leadership and lived experience veterans bring to our workforce, and we are committed to creating an environment where their skills can thrive.

Thank you for your interest in Workwear Group. Due to anticipated high volumes of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We are not seeking support for this recruitment, our inhouse recruitment have got it! Thanks